Went to the Viejas outlet mall on a Monday. And the place is a ghost town. Not sure why , it's so…read morenice here. Lots of shops for shopping, food restaurants and outdoor activities for the kids and lots of parking. Had lunch at Baron Long today and went with the soup & salad. It was good and a large portion. Probably should have shared. Our waiters Omar & Kimberly were great. The food is good and the bonus is - no tax on your food. You gotta try it!

Yesterday we had a dinner reservation for 3 but it was only us which was nice. Joli was the hostess…read moreShe was very accommodating and nice. We sat on side of the bar which was good because of the TV's they had the Olympics on which great 5 TV's maybe more but bar a basketball games on Our server was very nice her name was Jera. She told and some specials and soup of the day Was Italian Wedding soup We ordered 2 soups and large pretzel Our soup and drinks were on the table in no time Soup was hot and a lot of meatballs and delicious there was kale, and carrots, looked like Lentils but stock was delicious very hearty soup also the pretzel was warmer a big Mustard was good not spicy but not fan of nacho cheese. It was good dinner We had drinks too Cranberry juice for me She had Red trolley on tap No dessert I made brownies And our food comps payed for dinner

Big lounge, lots of machines, lots of smoke, limited seating area, decent restrooms. I think the…read moreonly thing that irked me about this was how long it could take to get a drink. The bar, and the waitresses seemed constantly overwhelmed. I didn't mind too much simply because the drinks were cheap (5.75 for a jack and coke). But I could tell it bugged some people in my group. Went when a live band was playing, off the cuff, and loved them! Super entertaining. Noticed you could order food in the upper lounge seating area, I think that's pretty neat. We had really great service from an older woman though, I forget her name but she was very easy to talk to, was very helpful and as a group we felt she went above and beyond just being a great server.

The free smooth jazz on Wednesday nights is good if not sometimes great. Unfortunately the service…read moreat the V Lounge is horrible. The waitress has got to be the flakiest, dumbest person in the world. She typically gets orders wrong or completely forgets them. When asked a question, her face is a blank - no brain activity going on here. Do the smart thing - grab a free soda or coffee near the bingo parlor and take it with you so you can AVOID the waitress. Enjoy the music.

My favorite drink is the Raspberry Love which was the drink of the month of February!! I am so…read morehooked on it! Tony, the bartender totally nails it every time. All the bartenders are fast, efficient and friendly. I love sitting at the center bar because I like playing slots while sipping my raspberry love.I also found out that I can order food at the bar which is a convenient plus. The bar opens at 6 a.m. and shuts down at 1:30 a.m. All good vibes at the center bar.

Center Bar is located in the center (surprise!) of Viejas Casino. It is a fairly huge bar with 50…read moregaming machines embedded into it. Becky and I stopped at Center Bar for a few beers and to watch the NFL Championship games. We threw some money at the machines too. Elizabeth and Tanya were excellent bartenders! They were friendly and funny. They were busy, but very attentive. They were a lot of fun too! Be aware that Center Bar is located in a smoking section of the casino. Becky and I were able to surround ourselves with non-smokers. Ventilation is pretty damn good, but there is still smoke in the air. Center Bar is doing an excellent job of COVID cleaning and spacing. Every other seat is roped off, they diligently clean between patrons. Beers and drinks are served in one-time use plastic cup.

Great service and the food was great. We had the Prime Rib sandwich, the Steak Sandwich, the Club…read moreSandwich. All of them were delicious and HUGE. Particularly the Club. Enjoyed it and will definitely return.

I have been to Alpine Tavern many times in the past and it was consistently good. I was really…read moredisappointed when I went for a late lunch with friends today. They were out of steak, I normally order the steak sandwich. I ordered the Chicken Cobb sandwich. My friends ordered the seared ahi salad and the prime rib sandwich specials. The food took awhile to be delivered. My friends orders came out first, mine came out a couple minutes later. The presentation looked great. The tater tots were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the chicken and prime rib were overcooked and dry. I'm not sure if I'll go back. I used to enjoy eating here.

We came here recently and honestly, one of the first things I noticed was how easy parking is to…read morefind. There's plenty of free structured parking, which already makes me happy, and valet is there too if you want to keep it simple. I'm not patient enough to wait for valet. The venue is outside/open-air seating, nothing super fancy or over-the-top, but it's clean, well-kept, and nicely laid out. They have general admission (standing) and reserved seating. They also have a VIP section with dedicated amenities. They sell various drinks and a few food items. The venue is part of the Viejas Casino & Resort, so you can easily make a full evening out of it with nearby dining, shopping at the outlet center, or even staying overnight. I would definitely come back for another concert or show.

Great place to see a concert. Venue is not too big, parking was easy and acoustics were great. It's…read moreeasy to get out at the end because a lot of people stay to gamble after. I wish they had more food choices. The only food outside was a hotdog cart where you could get a hotdog, nachos, or chips. They also had a bar that had two kinds of cocktails or beer or hard seltzer, no wine. I got a peach vodka cocktail for $12 that was pretty good, not overly sweet and not super strong. Good vibes in the crowd too. I don't love that you have to walk through the casino to go in and out, it was so smoky. But I would come here again for a concert.

I've been meaning to make a trip up to Alpine Tabacco, and today was the day! The place is…read morebeautiful and the atmosphere is inviting. As a walked trough the door I was greeted by Shawn and after a brief introduction i went to the cigar room. Beautiful collection that makes use of every inch of space in the room. And for Shawn's passion I wish it was bigger, just to see what else he can bring in. After my smoke we had a nice conversation and I will definitely will be back with some friends. Had to take some cigars home

Great walk in humidor, great selection, beers on tap, congenial proprietor, Outdoor seating,…read morebaseball or sports on TV. Check it out!

Feeling bet-ter with every bite at @casino_inn at Alpine…read more Pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, creamy garlic shrimp, and a steak dinner that's a sure win! The staff is friendly, love the bar area, outdoor patio, Angela is a great waitress, and love they have pool table and TVs to watch the games.

Had a terrible experience for brunch at the Casino Inn recently. We went as a small group so we…read morecould support a local business, listen to music and catch up. Once the music got set up on the patio, it was so loud, you couldn't talk with anyone at the table. not a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends. but ok, we moved inside. The music, by the way, was excellent. So it's not that. Inside we had a server who seemed new or not very well trained. For a place that serves breakfast and lunch, it was odd that at 10 minutes before noon, we still could not order "lunch" items. but ok - pivot to breakfast. we placed drink orders and food. What came out was disappointing. we asked if the bottomless mimosas could have a little cranberry juice added. Server said not problem. What came out were cranberry mimosas, no orange juice in sight. when food came out, it left a lot to be desired. The avocado toast order was awful. plain white, grocery bread barely toasted with an avocado smash (container spread from the store or costco?) and dried grated parmesan cheese (like from the plastic container in the grocer) not as advertised and definitely not what one expects for this dish. The side of bacon was forgotten. The eggs benedict looked ok however the hollandaise sauce was barely existent and what was there was split. Making it barely edible. The other breakfast dishes were just ok. Biscuits and gravy looked good. lots of it and chunky. scrambled eggs and hashbrowns are hard to mess up. But for one person, the hashbrowns were pretty much cooked to a crisp and a lot of grease on the plate. that person left those to the bin. And had a hair on the plate. We had to ask for the bottomless mimosa to be refilled. The server took the glasses, and when they came back, one was orange, one was cranberry and THE GLASSES WERE REUSED! Unacceptable!! if the server didn't know, the bartender should know NOT to reuse glasses. Even if it is our own glasses, you don't reuse them. So, this was a trial to bring some out of town guests this summer for a "home town experience." We won't be coming here. If you want music, mediocre food, and drinks (that you don't have to interact with people) - this will be ok. The band was really good. The food experience was dreadful.

Awesome beer, friendly service. An institution in the brewing industry…read more The service was friendly and quick. There's a larger back patio filled with various succulents and bushes, ample seating with plenty of natural shade from trees along with tables with umbrellas. The beers I had were world class. Muntz is always a treat but even better from the source and Nectaron Express was an amazing expression of New Zealand hops paired with "devils lettuce" terpenes. Places like this are what elevate this industry and I'm glad that I was able to visit. Definitely a destination that anyone should seek out.

Best dang Beer ~ Raspberry bells bluff! Great tap…read moreroom~friendly staff~great ambiance ~ Cheers!

I highly recommend Franca's to all my friends and anyone else who wants to really enjoy their…read moredining experience. My favorite is their Pizza but it is closely followed by their Lasagna. If you're in the Alpine area and want to really enjoy your dining experience then this is the place for you. You will be overwhelmed by how AWESOME their service is. Personally, Vicky is my favorite!! BK

Franca's has been one of our favorite spots for years! We've used Franca's for so many occasions…read moreincluding date nights, celebration dinners with big groups, and even catering for events we've hosted. They truly do it all! The service is always top-notch, the food is amazing, and we always leave happy and full. We truly feel welcomed, taken care of, and accommodated each time we visit. To top it all off, it's family-owned by amazing people who genuinely make and treat their guests like family. Already looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend dining at Francas!

My husband found this cute brewery while walking the dogs on our recent trip to Alpine. Outdoor…read morearea was so inviting and pet friendly that it was a no brainer to try it out. Our waiter, Nolan, not Simon... was funny, helpful, and even though they were busy he handled everyone like a champ. Nolan recommended a few options, which we took his advice on and ordered. I had the HOP CLOUD HAZY, very good and my husband had the GOOD TO GO IPA (2) so obviously it was good. The pretzel bites were delicious! We split the Jalapeno popper burger and fries. Very yummy, and a bit spicy but followed it up with my Hazy and it was all good. Highly recommend this place and kudos to Nolan for making it a great experience for us.

Terrible service…read more My husband & I went here when they first opened and the service was terrible. Swore we'd never go back. Fast forward to today - we received a gift card as birthday present months ago & we finally decided to use it today and unfortunately, had the same experience... slow service. We were there around 4pm & they were not busy at all. The staff actually looks & acts like they're unhappy to see you. Their sign says to grab a menu, pick a table & order from your server or at the bar. We waited 10 minutes for a server at our table that never came so I went to the bar & waited another 10 minutes to be helped by the 1 & only bartender serving the entire restaurant. So many more rude & weird things happened after this, including never getting our bill & the fact that 1/2 the tables were empty & dirty. Weirdest thing of all is there were about 2-4 men standing around doing nothing but serving dirty looks and the one & only female server kept sitting down at 1 guests table. Not coming back.